Evolution of number of citations per article in Materials Science: possible causes and effect on the impact factor of journals - Scientometrics

An overall rise in the citation parameters used in the metrics of scientific publications (i.e. journal impact factor, JIF) has taken place since the last decade of the previous century, coinciding with the electronic distribution of (and access to) scientific literature. This inflation like tendency is herein analyzed in the area of Materials Science and also affects the number of publications. Considering average JIF values, its growth is proportional to the number of publications in the area and to its JIF value, leading to an inhomogeneous boost that preferentially benefits those journals with high JIF. An elevation in the number of publications per year alone cannot explain this behavior but it occurs due to a continuous and widespread increment in the number of citations per article, which only remains limited when restrictions are applied by journals to the maximum number of pages per article. In this work we observe this positive correlation between the increase in the number of references per article and the overall increase in JIF but, in our analysis, a kink point is observed in consistency with the appearance of online databases, particularly those free available in 2004. Online databases along with the widespread of open access publishing option made the research content easily available to the scientific community contributing to an increasing trend (without apparent saturation) in the number of articles used to contextualize the new scientific contributions.

Notes on population genomics and on an introduction to quantitative genetics uploaded – EEB 5348 – Population Genetics

Linear Algebra Done Right

The eBook of this fourth edition text for a second course in linear algebra is Open Access and aimed at undergrad math majors and graduate students.

Executive Director, Prison Education Program

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. All About You Overview The Prison Education Program (PEP) at Saint Louis University (SLU) is a Jesuit-inspired initiative that provides high-quality higher education opportunities to people incarcerated and working in prisons and jails in Missouri. Under supervision of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, the PEP Director leads the program in fulfilling its mission and goals. Founded in 2008, PEP builds a learning community for incarcerated people and those who work in prisons by bringing University programming to populations that have been excluded from higher education. PEP offers a higher-education experience through for-credit courses (Associate of Arts Degree Program), noncredit preparatory classes (College Preparatory Program), and extracurricular arts and education programming (Prison Arts & Education Program). SLU PEP is a founding and active member of the Jesuit Prison Education Network. PEP currently consists of three FT staff members and several PT staff and interns; faculty members serve as coordinators of the parts of the program, and in an advisory capacity. PEP fundraises for 75% of its annual operating expenses. In 2022, Saint Louis University committed to an expansion of PEP from an Associate of Arts degree to a bachelor’s degree and to creating and supporting funded pathways to campus for degree completion for alumni to SLU’s St. Louis campus. In addition to overseeing the mission and implementation of PEP, the Director will guide curriculum development, business planning, and strategic planning for these initiatives, as outlined in the University’s Academic Strategic Plan. Responsibilities Oversee the mission and strategic planning of PEP in collaboration with SLU Deans, PEP Programming Coordinators, and PEP Advisory Boards Oversee curriculum development, implementation, and assessment in consultation with Academic Program Coordinator Expand on the current Associate of Arts program and develop a Bachelor of Arts degree within the Prison Education Program Supervise the work of full-time staff and faculty coordinators of academic programming Oversee assessment of the Prison Education Program and work will staff and academic programming coordinators to develop practices that improve student outcomes Oversee the PEP budget Develop fundraising strategies and activities in collaboration with the Office of Development and Alumni Relations Apply for externally funded grants to support the mission and activities of the Prison Education Program Advance the national and regional profile of PEP via community engagement, community and/or scholarly research, and participation in relevant professional organizations/conferences Direct or assist with other activities, provided the agreement of the deans of A&S Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Evidence of leaderships skills indicating an ability to create a shared vision and strategic plan Familiarity with best practices and standards in prison education Evidence of successful fund-raising and grant management Experience with programmatic advocacy within and external to a university community Experience serving non-traditional and underserved student populations Critical Skills Excellent oral and written communication skills for a variety of audiences Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships and to foster positive morale in program staff Strong organizational and time-management skills Cultural competencies, including awareness, appreciation, and respect for cultural differences Ability to support and advocate for currently incarcerated students, prison staff students, and formerly incarcerated students on SLU’s St. Louis campus Proficiency in grant writing Additional Notes/Position Status This is a full-time staff position that reports to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Director of PEP must be able to obtain Volunteer credentials with both the MO Dept. of Corrections and the St. Louis County Jail. This position requires driving in urban and rural areas of Missouri, often alone and for several hours, sometimes at night. People directly impacted by the carceral system are encouraged to apply for this position. Minimum Qualifications Doctoral degree or terminal master’s degree in the candidate’s field of expertise Three to five (3-5) years experience in higher education required 5-7 years experience in prison education preferred Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847. Interested applicants should submit a letter of intent, CV, and names and contact information for three professional references at https://slu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers. Function Staff Program Support Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847. Saint Louis University is a premier employer in the St. Louis region that attracts faculty and staff from around the world. We recruit people of all faiths who share our mission to pursue truth for the greater glory of God and the service of others.

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Ethics and Values in Design

About the Opportunity The College of Social Sciences and Humanities and its nine tenure units are the home of the Experiential Liberal Arts. Through its research, teaching, and engagement missions, the college collaborates across the university, the Northeastern network, and partners around the globe. We are strongly committed to fostering excellence through diversity and enthusiastically welcome nominations and applications from members of groups underrepresented in academia. Successful faculty in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities will be dynamic and innovative scholars with a record of research and teaching excellence and a commitment to improved equity, diversity, and inclusion. Strong candidates for this position will have the expertise, knowledge, and skills to build their research, pedagogy, and curriculum in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment. Northeastern University’s College of Social Sciences and Humanities seeks to fill two open-rank faculty positions at the tenure-track Assistant or Tenured Associate or Full Professor levels at the intersection of ethics, values, and design. One of the positions will be a joint appointment with Khoury College of Computer Sciences and will contribute to the collaborative Ethics in Computer Science program, which infuses ethics and values education throughout the Khoury College curriculum, including through the delivery of ethics modules within computer and data science courses. The successful candidate for this position will have substantial experience with or knowledge of data-driven computational systems. The second position will be in values and system design broadly construed, which could include infrastructures, cities or emerging technologies, for example. We seek candidates whose research and teaching complement and extend Northeastern’s strength in technology ethics, including AI and Data Ethics, and contribute to existing programs that integrate ethics and values in technology and system design across Northeastern’s curriculum. We welcome applicants from philosophy, science and technology studies, sociology, information science, urban planning, or a related field. Academic rank at the Associate Professor and Full Professor levels will be commensurate with experience and qualifications reflecting a record of demonstrated teaching and scholarly excellence. Applicants will be considered as part of a single pool for both positions. Responsibilities: Faculty members at Northeastern teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate level; supervise students in their areas of research; develop independent and participate in collaborative research programs that (where appropriate) can attract external funding; and participate in service to the department, university, and discipline(s) as appropriate to rank. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Philosophy, Sociology, Science and Technology Studies, Information Science, Urban Planning, or a related field in hand by the appointment start date is required Evidence of interdisciplinary expertise and capacity for collaboration across disciplines Commitment to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion A strong record in teaching, research, and service, for level of appointment at higher rank of Associate or Full Professor including demonstrated expertise in ethics and values, a robust research agenda, a commitment to education innovation, significant experience in teaching, and the commitment and capacity to support the interdisciplinary mission of the college, university, and the experiential liberal arts. Commitment to faculty development and mentoring, for senior candidates Commitment to engaged and impactful research and innovation Commitment to the continued development of Northeastern University’s signature experiential learning model Documents to Submit: Applicants should submit a cover letter that addresses the applicant’s interest in and qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, a research statement, a diversity statement, and the names and contact information for at least three individuals that can provide a letter of recommendation. In the diversity statement, please describe how you can support Northeastern’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Describe how your teaching, service, research, and/or leadership (as applicable) has supported the success of students and/or colleagues; and/or describe the impact others have had on you as relating to diversity, equity and inclusion. Additional documents, such as a writing sample, evidence of teaching effectiveness, or sample syllabi may be requested at a later time. The application deadline for this position is December 1st, 2023. Questions should be addressed to Prof. John Basl, search committee chair, [email protected] Position Type Academic Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.    Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.